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What Is My Research Strategy?
1. Identify the keywords in your specific research question. Also think of a few synonyms for these words. These are the terms you will use to search for information.
2. Decide what types of information you will need, such as:
- Current information
- Historical information
- Biographical
- Literary criticism
- Statistics
- Government information
- Information on companies
- Research reports
- Opinions or viewpoints
3. Determine what types of sources you are likely to find this information in:
BOOKS
PERIODICAL ARTICLES
- Newspaper articles?
- Magazine articles? - These are written for the general public; usually a few pages long, different formats, non technical vocabulary, often include pictures, photographs, etc. Some examples of magazines are:
- Newsweek
- Sports Illustrated
- Science News
- Psychology Today
- Journal or scholarly articles? - These are written by professionals in a field, for other professionals, teachers, students, etc., use more technical vocabulary, usually long, mostly all text, often includes a list of references at end. If a research article, will follow set guidelines. Examples of journals are:
- Journal of Marriage and the Family
- Child Development
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Science
MEDIA
- DVDs
- Videos
- Compact Discs
INTERNET SITES
